49ers finalizing restructured contract to keep QB in San Francisco

In a surprising twist, Jimmy Garoppolo's time in San Francisco is not over

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and he will remain with the 49ers as an experienced backup to Trey Lance.

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NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Monday that the 49ers

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Garoppolo are finalizing a new contract that will make him the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL.

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Garoppolo's new deal is worth $6.5 million fully guaranteed with incentives that can push it to close to $16 million

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NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported that Garoppolo's contract also includes a no-trade clause and a no-franchise tag clause.

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Thus, the QB controls where he goes and will be a free agent after this season.

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